Most Effective 50

About the Research

The “Top 50 Most Effective CHROs” list, compiled by BMI Business School in collaboration with DataExpert since 2016, targets “HR Leaders” who represent the human resources function at the highest level in their companies. Based on criteria determined by a Research Advisory Board composed of industry experts and academics, Türkiye's 50 Most Effective Human Resources Leaders, who stand out with their performance, are identified.

Research Criteria

  • The survey includes executives who represent their respective functions at the highest level within their companies. (Candidates reporting to another executive in a higher position within the same function are excluded, excluding those in Global Management, Chairman of the Board, CEO, General Manager, Group President, etc.) In group companies, each senior functional manager from each company within the group has the right to participate separately.
  • To be considered for the screening process, candidates must have worked in the relevant function at their current company for a minimum of one year and in their current position for a minimum of six months.
  • Participation in the research is through a personalized research participation form. To request the application form, please contact info@csummitseries.com.
  • Participation in the study is voluntary.
  • Application forms received from candidates during the application period are reviewed by the Advisory Board.
  • Each member of the Advisory Board has one vote.
  • The 50 executives who receive the highest votes from the Research Advisory Board members are announced as the 50 Most Effective Functional Leaders.

Advisory Board

Prof. Dr. Ali Hepşen - Istanbul University - Faculty Member

Prof. Dr. Ali Hepşen

Istanbul University

Faculty Member

Prof. Dr. Deniz Kelekçi - Bilgi University - Faculty Member

Prof. Dr. Deniz Kelekçi

Bilgi University

Faculty Member

Prof. Dr. Dilek Sağlık Özçam - Yeditepe University - Head of Human Resources Management Department

Prof. Dr. Dilek Sağlık Özçam

Yeditepe University

Head of Human Resources Management Department

Prof. Dr. E. Murat Engin - Galatasaray University - Faculty of Law Lecturer

Prof. Dr. E. Murat Engin

Galatasaray University

Faculty of Law Lecturer

Ersin Yıldırım - PwC Management Consulting Inc. - Partner

Ersin Yıldırım

PwC Management Consulting Inc.

Partner

Prof. Dr F. Tunç Bozbura - Bahcesehir University - Vice Rector

Prof. Dr F. Tunç Bozbura

Bahcesehir University

Vice Rector

Gamze Aksüt - DataExpert - Partner

Gamze Aksüt

DataExpert

Partner

Hande Şenova - KPMG Türkiye - Head of Consulting Department, Company Partner

Hande Şenova

KPMG Türkiye

Head of Consulting Department, Company Partner

İlksen Keleş - Deloitte - Partner

İlksen Keleş

Deloitte

Partner

Prof. Dr. Nihal Kartaltepe Behram - Marmara University - Faculty Member

Prof. Dr. Nihal Kartaltepe Behram

Marmara University

Faculty Member

Dr. Tamer Atabarut - Bogazici University - Lecturer and UN SDSN  Board Member

Dr. Tamer Atabarut

Bogazici University

Lecturer and UN SDSN Board Member

Ülker Day - EY Türkiye - Workforce Consulting Leader

Ülker Day

EY Türkiye

Workforce Consulting Leader

Yasin Altunkaya - DataExpert - Managing Partner

Yasin Altunkaya

DataExpert

Managing Partner

Prof. Dr. Yonca Deniz Gürol - Yıldız Technical University - Faculty Member

Prof. Dr. Yonca Deniz Gürol

Yıldız Technical University

Faculty Member

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